…in a trade war with China or others. Canada also wants to know if Washington can use the funds to buy domestic surpluses of agricultural products. From the National Association…
No RFS Changes From the White House, For Now
…House reportedly backed off the proposal because of pushback from Ernst and Grassley, who represent one of the largest biofuel producing states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
More Than 20,000 Dairy Farms Have Signed up for MPP
…MPP payment in the last few months. The enrollment deadline was originally June 1st, but was extended a week by USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute
…agree with the cattle producers that the clock should have been reset after the 2016 repeal of the COOL for beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
…meeting. In a statement Rommeriem said “In the year ahead, the Pork Checkoff will focus on driving consumer demand through sustainability.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Smoked Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 whole Fryer Chicken TT S+P Cajun…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…GAP standards and audit checklists for pre-harvest and post-harvest operations. The Initiative is a collaborative effort on the part of growers, shippers, produce buyers, audit organizations and government agencies, including…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
There are some important legislative updates that could have an impact on growers after the California Legislature reached its fiscal deadline on May 25th addressing bills with state costs. The…
Almond Matters: Preventing Hull Rot
…infection does occur, it can cause a host of issues for growers including affecting nut quality and causing shoot dieback. “Once it gets in and infects its hard to put…
Ag Economy Barometer Monthly Results
…trade tensions between the U.S. and China could account for some of the increase in optimism about the U.S. ag economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ernst Expresses Frustration with EPA
…change would allow for hardship waivers, but reallocate the displaced volume in the final RVO issued each year by the EPA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Voters in Midwest States Losing Faith in Administration’s Commitment to Renewable Fuels
…it was important to them that President Trump keep his promise to defend the RFS. Find the survey online at www.biodiesel.org/. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Salmon 4 T Lemon Juice…
China Says U.S. Tariffs Will Negate Current Trade Talks
…more U.S. agricultural and energy goods. A U.S. delegation also spent two days in China last week to discuss trade issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….